NHTSA Recall 83V014000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V014000; Date: Feb. 23, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Freightliner COE
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
The left brake slack adjuster and the steering pitman arm may interfere with each other during a sharp right turn with the brakes applied. The interference may restrict the movement of the steering linkage or the air chamber push rod in the left front brake, depending on the circumstances.
How to Fix:
The dealer will modify placement of the left hand brake air chamber at no cost to owner. The modification will be accomplished by installing new brake camshaft mounting brackets and backing plates on both left and right front brakes.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: service brakes; front brake camshaft mounting brackets and backingplates. Consequences of defect: with the brakes applied, steering action in a sharpright hand turn may be restricted. Similarly, during a sharp right turn,braking action at the left front wheel may be reduced. The affected system willusually be the second action taken by the driver (either braking or turning). Loss of vehicle control or an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 15, 1983
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